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Berean Standard Bible

“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,”

Proverbs 6:17

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Study note

Proverbs 6 lists six things the Lord hates and seven that are an abomination to him. The list is a pattern of behavior rather than a set of abstract sins, describing attitudes that damage community.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

World English Bible (WEB)

haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;

King James Version (KJV)

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

American Standard Version (ASV)

Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Eyes of pride, a false tongue, hands which take life without cause;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los ojos altivos, la lengua mentirosa, las manos derramadoras de sangre inocente,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

del altanero, el que ama la mentira, del malvado,

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